Akatarawa Valley

Upper Hutt

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Photo by Adele Billaney
Photo by Adele Billaney
Photo by Adele Billaney
Photo by Rajesh Rathod
Photo by Rajesh Rathod
Photo by Rajesh Rathod
Photo by Rajesh Rathod
Photo by Rajesh Rathod
Photo by Rajesh Rathod

Popular places to visit

Staglands Wildlife Reserve, Akatarawa Valley, Upper Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand

Staglands Wildlife Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Staglands Wildlife Reserve, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Staglands Wildlife Reserve

Karapoti Park

Explore the great outdoors at Karapoti Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt.

Karapoti Park

Cloustonville Park

Explore the great outdoors at Cloustonville Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt.

Cloustonville Park

Trentham Racecourse

Catch an event at Trentham Racecourse during your trip to Upper Hutt. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.

Trentham Racecourse

New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS)

Explore the campus of New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS) during your stay in Upper Hutt. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS)

Gillies Group Theatre

You can enjoy a show at Gillies Group Theatre during your stay in Upper Hutt.

Gillies Group Theatre

Things to do

Take a plunge into the Akatarawa natural playground.

Little Akatarawa Canyoning

$148
per adult
Little Akatarawa Canyoning
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

$119
per adult
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Sleepy Seal at the Cape Palliser Seal Colony

Scenic South Wairarapa Full Day Tour from Wellington

$640
per adult
Scenic South Wairarapa Full Day Tour from Wellington
Cheers! Moy Hall Wines, Martinborough.

Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington

$604
per adult
Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington
Coffee roasting at The Roastery / Raumati Coffee Co.

A Taste of Kapiti - Kapiti Foodie Delights Tour

$622
per adult
A Taste of Kapiti - Kapiti Foodie Delights Tour
Inspecting a live beehive at Greytown Honey

Private Martinborough Foodie Delights Tour from Wellington

$610
per adult
Private Martinborough Foodie Delights Tour from Wellington
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Akatarawa Valley Hotel Deals

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

4 out of 5
15 Queens Drive Lower Hutt Wellington, Lower Hutt
$87 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
$100 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury apartment in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (137 reviews)
"Breakfast was really bad. A steak and cheese pie is not a breakfast. The coffee was cold. And the only coffee that was hot was flatwhite and then they expected us to pay for it. We weren’t the only ones who complained. The breakfast needs to be a whole lot better."

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
Champers Motor Inn

Champers Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
6-10 Pharazyn Street, Lower Hutt
$52 nightly
The price is $61 total per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
$61 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Dowse Art Museum and Wellington City Walkways ...
7/10 Good! (234 reviews)
"Check-in was nice and easy, even though no staff on site. Beds nice and comfy. Would recommended staying here."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Champers Motor Inn
Copthorne Resort Solway Park

Copthorne Resort Solway Park

4 out of 5
246 High Street South, Solway, Masterton
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$86 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$99 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Masterton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Good hotel to stay in when in Masterton
"Good place to stay, great restaurant with good food and drinks, bar staff and restaurant staff were awesome, reception person not so much, don't think she wanted to be there...will def stay again.."

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

Copthorne Resort Solway Park
Settlers Motor Lodge

Settlers Motor Lodge

3.5 out of 5
83-85 Hutt Road, Petone, Lower Hutt
$55 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from Sep 24 to Sep 25
$65 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Interislander Ferry ...
6.6/10 (431 reviews)
"Everything catered for our needs. Stayed here a few times. Lady in the office exceeded our needs by allowing us last minute to check in way earlier then allocated time for a fee but that was not a problem as we were in a bunder. So thank you Settlers for your assistance. A++"

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025

Settlers Motor Lodge
Quest Petone

Quest Petone

4 out of 5
40-42 Richmond Street, Petone, Lower Hutt, Wellington
$71 nightly
The price is $82 total per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
$82 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (606 reviews)
"I always stay here when in the Petone/Lower Hutt area. It is convenient for transport and shopping with many dining options available."

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025

Quest Petone
Totara Lodge

Totara Lodge

3 out of 5
68 Ararino Street, Trentham, Upper Hutt
$82 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Sep 11 to Sep 12
$94 total
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Upper Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (515 reviews)
"Great service good room and staff"

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

Totara Lodge
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Other neighborhoods around Akatarawa Valley

Ferns on a sunny New Zealand afternoon

Kaitoke

Though Kaitoke might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kartsport Wellington and Macaskill Lakes.

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Akatarawa

Akatarawa might not have many top sights, but Benge Hall Park and Harcourt Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Craigs Flat

While there might not be top attractions in Craigs Flat, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Staglands Wildlife Reserve and Harcourt Park.

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Te Marua

If you're spending some time in Te Marua, Te Marua Golf Club and Macaskill Lakes are top sights worth seeing.

Te Marua
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Birchville

While visiting Birchville, you might make a stop by sights like Birchville Park and Hoggard Park.

Birchville
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Brown Owl

If you're spending some time in Brown Owl, Harcourt Park and Brown Owl Shops are top sights worth seeing.

Brown Owl
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